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Lat Long: 32.87° N 117.26° W

North Scripps Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 26 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's North Scripps sea temperature is
23.2°C
3.5° 

North Scripps surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


North Scripps surf forecast from 26 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 27 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 26 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period, SSW swell with 528 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 27 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for North Scripps this week:

The surf forecast for North Scripps over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 27) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at North Scripps in the next 16 days are 1.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 26) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 14s period and expected on Monday (Sep 28) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 27th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 27th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 26th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Scripps over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
26
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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SSW
13
1.2
SSW
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SSW
12
1.2
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
0.6
SW
16
1.5
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SW
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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491
406
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344
384
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266
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310
306
261
Wind (km/h)
10
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15
WNW
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NW
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15
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NW
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WNW
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15
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WNW
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SW
10
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WSW
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NW
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WNW
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NNW
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High Tide
9:25AM1.69m
9:40PM1.58m
9:49AM1.77m
10:21PM1.46m
10:16AM1.83m
11:08PM1.31m
10:48AM1.85m
00:04AM1.14m
11:25AM1.83m
1:22AM0.98m
12:12PM1.75m
3:43AM0.92m
1:19PM1.65m
Low Tide
3:36PM0.14m
3:37AM0.21m
4:15PM0.05m
4:02AM0.33m
4:59PM0.01m
4:27AM0.47m
5:50PM0.01m
4:54AM0.62m
6:52PM0.05m
5:20AM0.76m
8:13PM0.10m
5:48AM0.90m
9:50PM0.10m
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Information about the North Scripps Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for North Scripps provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at North Scripps can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our North Scripps surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (North Scripps) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for North Scripps may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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